#false emergency alert

Inspector General Report Released on False Missile Alert Incident

The report identified a number of areas of concern for Hawaiʻi’s alert system and alert systems across the country—such as FEMA not requiring that alert software have the ability to preview or cancel alerts.

Bill Seeks to Improve Nationwide Emergency Alert System

Following the false missile alert in Hawai‘i in January, Reps. Gabbard and Hanabusa introduced legislation to improve the federal Emergency Alert System.

FCC Takes Action to Improve Emergency Alert System

Under the new action, relevant state, local, and tribal agencies are required to report all false emergency alerts to the Commission.

Hawai‘i False Missile Alert Focus of Two Bills in Congress

Bills aimed at addressing Hawaiʻi’s false missile alert were introduced in both chambers of Congress this week.

Sen. Schatz: “Missile Alerts Should be Handled by Federal Government”

Sen. Schatz said the reports from the FCC and the State of Hawai‘i reinforce his belief that missile alerts should be handled by the federal government.

FCC Report: Day Shift Warning Officer Believed the Missile Threat Was Real

The Federal Communications Commission today released a preliminary report on the false ballistic missile alert in Hawaiʻi that occurred on Jan. 13, 2018.

Schatz To Lead Field Hearing On False Missile Alert

US Senator Brian Schatz will convene a Senate field hearing to look into the false emergency missile alert that went out statewide on Jan. 13, 2018…

Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Briefed On False Emergency Alert

Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation was briefed today by federal and state agencies on the false emergency alert that went out across the state on Saturday.

FCC: No Reasonable Safeguards to Prevent False Missile Alert in Hawai‘i

FCC: It appears that the government of Hawaiʻi did not have reasonable safeguards or process controls in place to prevent the transmission of a false alert.